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also ascendency
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
a book chronicling the ascendancy of fascism in Europe after World War I
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Recent Examples of ascendancy
But the accolades and his ascendancy in the agency could not overcome Mr. Hill’s feelings of guilt.
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Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Generational shift caused by the passing of the Silent Generation and the ascendancy of the more culturally permissive baby boomers?
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025
The president seems bent on taking America back to that pre-World War I era of peace, prosperity, national pride, and the American ascendancy.
—Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Prediction 2: As-A-Service Models Will Dominate The subscription economy continues its ascendancy, reshaping how businesses procure and utilize technology.
—Jonathan Nikols, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Generational shift caused by the passing of the Silent Generation and the ascendancy of the more culturally permissive baby boomers?
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025
The president seems bent on taking America back to that pre-World War I era of peace, prosperity, national pride, and the American ascendancy.
—Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Prediction 2: As-A-Service Models Will Dominate The subscription economy continues its ascendancy, reshaping how businesses procure and utilize technology.
—Jonathan Nikols, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendancy
Noun
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That enthusiasm hasn't waned over the past five years, which have seen theaters struggle as streaming giants like Netflix seek to establish dominance in Hollywood.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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By strategically leveraging its dominance in PCs and cloud computing, Microsoft is set to redefine enterprise AI.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Will the domination over the Carolina Hurricanes remain?—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2025
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Augustine was concerned about the human lust for domination, and how leaders and institutions needed to work to put boundaries on unchecked power.—
Ruth Graham,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The original building was destroyed in 1853, during the Xianfeng Emperor's reign of the Qing Dynasty.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Original Idol Kelly Clarkson continues her reign as a TV host and recording artist, while Carrie Underwood—now a judge on the show—remains one of country music's top-selling artists.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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In recent years, Beijing and Washington have been vying for supremacy in AI technology that could confer the winner advantages in economic productivity, scientific breakthroughs and national security.—
Amy Gunia,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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This truce thus provides not only temporary economic relief but also a moment of clarity, spotlighting the relentless drive of both superpowers toward long-term technological supremacy.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Ascendancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascendancy. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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